Edmonton - playing at the park.

A park visit is always popular now that the weather is lovely and it is much more relaxing for me than it used to be. I used to hover around Maya and Avery, mostly Maya, to make sure they didn't fall from a height. Now they are both so confident and used to the equipment that I can just sit at a picnic table and be entertained.

Maya insisted on being pushed on the swing first and then it was on to the twirly slide.

Avery rapidly climbs,

swings from the bar above the slide and

then flings himself down. Then does it all again.

Maya takes a more considered approach to the climb,

reaches for the bar,

lifts her feet up and

descends carefully holding both sides.

Both are up for a slide race.

Avery usually declares himself the winner

even when there is some controversy over the start.

Maya does want to do everything that Avery does

but will also explore on her own.